Laundry Symbol Decoder
Decode clothing care label symbols by choosing the tub, triangle, circle, X, dots, bars, and letter marks. No upload or OCR required.
Build the Care Symbol
Choose the main symbol
Add marks from the label
Dots
Bars or lines
Common lookups
Decoded Care Advice
One-sentence advice
Machine wash cold, about 30 C using a normal process.
Matched parts
Wash tub1 dot
Local symbol matching
This decoder does not upload photos or scan labels. You choose the visible pieces of the care symbol, and the rule match happens in your browser.
Decode Laundry Symbols Without Uploading a Photo
Use the laundry symbol decoder when a clothing label is clear enough to identify by shape, but the meaning is not obvious.
What does triangle with X mean on clothes?
Select the triangle and X mark to get a plain answer for the common do-not-bleach symbol.
Circle P laundry symbol
Choose the circle and P letter to understand professional dry-cleaning instructions without reading a full care-symbol chart.
Dots and bars on wash labels
Use dots for heat and bars for gentler processes, then read the direct washing or drying advice.
Common Care Label Matches
These examples cover common laundry symbol questions, including what dots, bars, X marks, and circle letters usually mean.
Symbol
Meaning
Advice
Triangle with X
Do not bleach
Use detergent only and skip both chlorine and oxygen bleach.
Circle with P
Professional dry clean with P solvents
Take it to a cleaner and point out the P symbol.
Tub with one bar
Mild washing process
Use a reduced-spin or permanent-press style cycle.
Tub with two bars
Very mild washing process
Use a delicate cycle and avoid rough agitation.
Iron with one dot
Low-heat ironing
Use low heat and test a hidden area first.
Square circle with X
Do not tumble dry
Air dry or follow any line-drying symbol on the label.
Laundry Symbol Decoder FAQ
Quick answers for common care-label symbols and clothing tag questions.